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HR157 • 2026

Commending Inova.

Commending Inova.

Healthcare
Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
McGuire
Last action
2026-04-20
Official status
Passed
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about Inova's commitment to patient care and community service beyond the award recognition.

Praise for Inova

This bill praises Inova, a healthcare provider in Northern Virginia, for winning an award from Press Ganey.

What This Bill Does

  • Says that Inova is being praised by the House of Delegates.
  • Notes that Inova won the HX25 Health System of the Year award from Press Ganey in 2025.
  • Asks the Clerk to give a copy of this praise to Inova.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Inova, a healthcare provider in Northern Virginia
  • The House of Delegates

Terms To Know

Health System of the Year
An award given to hospitals that provide excellent care.
Press Ganey
A company that gives awards and measures how well healthcare providers do their jobs.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not give Inova any money or change laws.
  • The bill only praises Inova for its work in healthcare.

Bill History

  1. 2026-04-20 House

    Bill text as passed House (HR157ER)

  2. 2026-03-02 House

    Engrossed by House

  3. 2026-03-02 House

    Agreed to by House by voice vote

  4. 2026-02-23 House

    Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26107100D

Official Summary Text

Commending Inova.

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text
Commending Inova.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, March 2, 2026
WHEREAS, Inova, a leading nonprofit healthcare provider serving Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, was named the HX25 Health System of the Year by Press Ganey in 2025; and
WHEREAS, founded in 1956 as the Fairfax Hospital Association, Inova changed its name in the late 1980s to embrace the health system's commitment to continuous innovation and to serving patients throughout the Northern Virginia Region; and
WHEREAS, today, Inova annually serves more than 1.2 million patients across five hospitals and a network of outpatient facilities and urgent care centers and holds the distinction of having Northern Virginia's only Level 1 Trauma Center and Level 4 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit; and
WHEREAS, Inova provides exceptional care to every patient it serves, regardless of their ability to pay, making it an invaluable entity for ensuring the health and safety of the region; and
WHEREAS, Inova has become a world-class health system through its emphasis on state-of-the-art technology, compassionate and equitable patient-centered care, and community engagement; and
WHEREAS, the accomplishments of Inova have been made possible by the more than 26,000 hardworking and skilled physicians, nurses, specialists, and staff members who are part of the health system's team; and
WHEREAS, Press Ganey, an industry leader that provides experience measurement, analytics, and health system and health plan insights, recognized Inova for the remarkable results the health system has achieved through its innovation, leadership, and community outreach; and
WHEREAS, Inova's accolade from Press Ganey is a testament to the health system's unwavering commitment to excellence and underscores the tremendous impact the health system has had on the Northern Virginia Region over the past several decades; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, That Inova hereby be commended for being named the 2025 HX25 Health System of the Year by Press Ganey; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to representatives of Inova as an expression of the House of Delegates' admiration for the health system's extraordinary contributions to the health and well-being of the Commonwealth.